1986 Chevrolet Nova Recalls
No NHTSA recalls on record for the 1986 Chevrolet Nova. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine and engine cooling. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Complaints by component
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.
“Loud whining noise is heard at highway speeds. Please explain. Tt”
“While driving at speeds not exceeding 20mph vehicle began spinning out of control resulting in a serious accident, and car being totaled. Tt”
“Fuel tank replaced 2 times due to gasoline leaking from seam. *sd”
“Consumer was involved in rear end accident. Seatbelt did not lock, causing driver to hit windshield. *ak”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1986 Chevrolet Nova as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.